Black/African American - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Entertainment - Events - Travel - Dining - Hair Care - BlackCityInfo.com A Taste of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT BETHLEHEM? Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and Scranton. The Christmas star has become an important symbol for Bethlehem. The median income for a household in the city was $35,815, and the median income for a family was $45,354. In December 2006, Las Vegas Sands Corp was awarded a Category 2 Slot Machine License by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. LVSC began work on the site. Its mission was to create reinvestment and urbanization in the area.

At a projected cost of $743 million, the historic Bethlehem Steel plant is being redeveloped as a fully integrated resort, to include 3,000 slot machines, over 300 luxury hotel rooms, 9 restaurants, 200,000 square feet of premium retail outlet shopping, and 46,000 square feet of flexible multi-purpose space. In 2007, the casino resort company of Las Vegas Sands began the construction of Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. The Sands Casino has been projected to bring in approximately one million dollars in revenue per day as of 2009. The city is famous for its annual Musikfest, a largely free, ten-day music festival that draws over a million people to the city each August. Other festivals include The Celtic Classic, which celebrates Celtic culture, food and music, and the SouthSide Film Festival, a non-competitive, not-for-profit film festival. Historic Bethlehem features many specialized boutiques, spas and nightclubs along its main streets. On the first Friday of the month, the businesses of the Southside Shopping District hosts First Friday,[27] a celebration of arts and culture.

Stores, restaurants and art galleries stay open late and offer special discounts, refreshments, gallery openings and more. Bethlehem's climate falls in the humid continental climate zone. Summers are typically hot and humid, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Precipitation is distributed throughout the year, with thunderstorms in the summer, showers in spring and fall, and snow in winter.

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- (visit website)) Musikfest is a music festival that has been held each August in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA since 1984. The festival begins on the first Friday in August and ends on Sunday ten days later. Please help BlackCityInfo.com keep this page current by reporting inaccurate or outdated information. admin@blackcityinfo.com Wikipedia the free encyclopedia We here at BlackCityInfo.com have endeavored to provide you with accurate content from third parties, but does not necessarily guarantee or endorse the reliability of these sources. So as with all resources please use common sense and reasonable caution. Use at your own risk. City of Bethlehem - City Council Members City Council Members Member of Council since 2014 Term Ending: 2018 Occupation: Department Chairperson-Health and Physical Education, Freedom High School; Owner-Bryan Callahan’s Driving School; Co-Owner Fancy Sports Photos. Education: Liberty High School-1980; Lock Haven University, B.A. Journalism/Public Relations-1985; East Stroudsburg University, Health and Physical Education-1994; Wilkes University, M.S. Education-1999.

Council Activities: Chairman of Finance Committee; Member of Community Development Committee; Members of Public Works Committee. Michael G. Colón Member of Council since 2016 Term Ending: 2020 Occupation: Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Gracedale Nursing Home. Education: Liberty High School, 2004; B.A., Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, 2008. Council Activities: Chairman of Human Resources and Environment Committee; Member of Community Development Committee; Member of Public Works Committee. Community Activities: Member of Society of Volunteer Administrators of the Lehigh Valley (2012-Present); Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley Food Pantry Committee (2013-Present); City of Bethlehem Human Relations Commission (2014-Present); Alternate to Bethlehem Civil Service Board (2014-2015). Eric R. Evans Member of Council since 2010 Term Ending: 2018 Occupation: Teacher, East Hills Middle School, American History.

Education: Liberty High School, 1987; University of Pittsburgh, BS in Economics/Finance, 1991; University of Scranton, Masters in Business Administration, 1997; East Stroudsburg University, Teacher Certification, 1999. Council Activities: Chairman of Parks and Public Property Committee; Member Public Safety Committee; Member of Human Resources and Environment Committee; President of Council (2012-2013). Community Activities: Member of East Hills Moravian Church; Board Member of Laughing at My Nightmare, Inc.; President of City Line Little League (2002-2012); Coach of Bethlehem Raiders Football (2012); Coach of Notre Dame Youth Wrestling (2004-2011); Director of Sports and Intramurals (2008-2010); and Softball Coach (2000-2003) at East Hills Middle School. Shawn M. Martell Member of Council Since 2016 Term Ending: 2020 Occupation: Teacher, Nazareth Area High School, Economics and American Government.

Education: Bethlehem Catholic High School, 2003; Moravian College, B.A. with Honors in Historical Studies, 2007; East Stroudsburg University, M.A. with Honors in Political Science 2015. Council Activities: Chairman of Community Development Committee; Member of Finance Committee; Members of Parks and Public Property Committee. Community Activities: Volunteer at Bethlehem Boys and Girls Clubs (2002-Present); Bethlehem Food Co-Op Communications Committee (2013-Present); Senior Citizen Assistant at PA Department of Revenue (2007-2008); Recreational Support; KidsPeace, Fountain Hill (2007-2008); Assistant Varsity Football Coach; Nazareth Area High School (2008-2013); Chair of Global Issues Club (2013-Present). Olga Negrón-Dipiní Member of Council Since 2016 Term Ending: 2018 Occupation: Community Liaison, HGSK Law Firm. Education: Austin Community College, Associates Degree in Marketing 1996.

Council Activities: Chairwoman, Public Works Committee; Member of Human Resources and Environment Committee; Member of Public Safety Committee. Community Activities: President of Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley (2008- Present); Vice-Chair of City Planning Commission (2012-2015); Vice-President of Bethlehem Area Public Library Board (2011-2014); Member of Southside Vision 2014 (2008-2015); Member of Rotary International (2010-2015); Member of Mayor’s Southside Task Force (2008-2012); Member of Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition (2003-2011); Past President of the Puerto Rican Cultural Coalition (2002-2010); Member of Governor Rendell’s Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (2005-2009); Board Member of Alliance for Building Communities (2004-2008); Board Member of Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley (2004-2008). J.

William Reynolds Member of Council Since 2008 Term Ending: 2020 Occupation: Teacher, William Allen High School, History and Government. Education: Liberty High School, 1999; B.A.-With Honors in Political Science, Moravian College 2003. Council Activities: President of Council (2014-2018); Vice President of Council (2012-2013); Bethlehem Council of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) Appointee.

Community Activities: Community Activities: Moravian College Alumni Board Treasurer (2014-Present); Bethlehem Food Co-op Finance Committee (2012-Present); Governor Tom Wolf Transition Team (2013-2014); Calypso Elementary School Leadership Team (2013-2014); Bethlehem Area Public Library - Board of Directors (2008-2014); VIA Hall of Fame and All-Star Basketball Classic Selection Committee (2008-2013); Bethlehem Neighborhood Center - Board of Directors (2008-2013); Young Rotary Club of Bethlehem (2006-2010); Hurricane Basketball Club Youth Coach (Bethlehem, PA) (2003-2007); North Central LL Youth Baseball Coach (Bethlehem, PA) (2004-2005). Adam R. Waldron Pennsylvania travel guide - Wikitravel Time Zone UTC -5/-4 Pennsylvania [1] is an eastern state in the United States .

It is known for its Revolutionary War-era historical sites like Valley Forge , its large cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh , its farming regions, some occupied by the Amish, and a (once)-strong industrial history. With equally large swaths of cities and towns as fields and mountains, Pennsylvania is a rich and varied state, as well as a worthy travel destination. Pennsylvania is bordered by the states of New Jersey , New York , Delaware , Maryland , West Virginia , and Ohio . The main cities are the aforementioned Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, along with other smaller cities such as Allentown , Erie , Reading , Bethlehem , and Scranton . Understand[ edit ] The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a geographically diverse state with a Great Lake on one shore and a major seaport on the other. The climate of Pennsylvania is pleasant, with cold, often snowy winters, mild to hot, humid summers, and gorgeous green springtimes, and most notably, spectacular displays of colorful autumn foliage. Pennsylvania hosts a number of vital cities, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. The city of Philadelphia houses the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, two major national historical landmarks. The interior of the state has a number of subcultures worth exploring, including the famous Amish countryside, a religious community.

Pennsylvania is also home to a diverse group of people, with ethnic enclaves of black, Hispanic, and Southeast Asian populations in its major cities. Pennsylvania is also diverse in that the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the state are urban and densely populated, while much of the rest of the state is rural and/or mountainous. Talk[ edit ] Most Pennsylvanians speak American English, although many subtle regional accents and 'dialects' do exist. There are large Latino, Spanish-speaking populations in Reading, Allentown, and Philadelphia. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh also have their share of Asian, European, and other languages. There will be no problem communicating with people who live in Pennsylvania, except, of course, if they resort to the famous Pennsylvania Dutch "Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch" dialect of German. Although widescale non-Amish use of the language faded circa 1950, there are pockets of young people who are learning the language as a way to preserve their heritage. The Pittsburgh area and the anthracite coal region of northeast Pennsylvania are known for their colorful regional accents. By car[ edit ] Pennsylvania is a densely populous state in a densely populous part of the country, with many roads in and out.

Interstate highways lead most traffic into the state. Major national interstate highways leading to Pennsylvania include I-95 S from New England, I-95 N from the American South, and I-70 E, I-80 E & I-90 E from the American West and Midwest. Specifically, clockwise from north of Harrisburg: from Montreal & Ottawa to Scranton & Harrisburg: I-81 S. from Boston to Scranton: I-90 W to I-84 W. from Boston to the Lehigh Valley & Harrisburg: I-84 W to I-91 S to I-95 S to I-287 W to I-78 W. from Boston to Philadelphia: I-84 W to I-91 S to I-95 S. from New York City to Scranton: I-80 W. from New York City to the Lehigh Valley & Harrisburg: I-78 W. from New York City to Philadelphia: I-95 S. from Baltimore to Philadelphia: I-95 N. from Baltimore to Harrisburg: I-83 N. from Baltimore to Pittsburgh: I-70 W.

from Washington, DC to Philadelphia: I-95 N. from Washington, DC to Harrisburg: I-95 N to I-83 N. from Washington, DC to Pittsburgh: I-270 W to I-70 W. from West Virginia to Pittsburgh: I-79 N. from Columbus & Indianapolis to Pittsburgh & Harrisburg: I-70 E. from Cleveland to Pittsburgh: It's close, but complicated. from Cleveland & Chicago to Erie: I-90 E. from Toronto & Buffalo to Erie: I- 90 W. Also, U.S. Routes 219, 15, and 220 (soon to be I-99) all enter the state at alternative points from both the north and south. State-operated Welcome Centers and Comfort Facilities are located just inside the borders at all major crossings into Pennsylvania. By train[ edit ] Amtrak offers a total of nine different passenger train lines in or across the state of Pennsylvania. A fair amount of these run between New York and Philadelphia, continuing to points south, such as Charlotte, and New Orleans.

The Pennsylvanian crosses a large swath of the state during its journey from New York to Pittsburgh, and the Keystone travels from New York to Harrisburg. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are also each connected to Chicago and Washington D.C. By air[ edit ] The two major airports in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia International Airport ( IATA : PHL, ICAO : KPHL) and Pittsburgh International ( IATA : PIT, ICAO : KPIT). Philadelphia is a major hub for US Airways and Pittsburgh is a large focus city for the same carrier. Both are served by all major carriers and have low fare service by Southwest and AirTran Airways. Philadelphia is also one of the Northeast's major international termini, with flights to an array of European destinations. Regional airports in Pennsylvania include Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. All of these airports are served by US Airways, US Airways Express, Delta, Northwest and Continental. By car[ edit ] In addition to the Interstate highways that enter Pennsylvania and travel throughout: The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) is a toll freeway that is the main east-west route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with state capital Harrisburg along the way.

Take note of the four tunnels through Appalachian mountains (Blue Mt., Kittatinny Mt., Tuscarora Mt., and Allegheny). The Turnpike's "Northeast Extension" (I-476, also toll) reaches north from Philadelphia to Allentown and Scranton. Another tunnel is found along it (Lehigh through Blue Mt.). U.S. Route 322 travels diagonally from the Philadelphia area to just below Erie. Many portions have been converted to freeway, but numerous small towns still lie directly on the way. U.S. Route 22 is an alternative, more mountainous path west through Altoona and Johnstown to Pittsburgh. U.S. Route 6 is a long, rural, scenic drive across Pennsylvania's "Northern Tier". Go west from the northern Poconos through the valley of Scranton and its suburbs, follow the Susquehanna River through the "Endless Mountains", spend three hours through state and national forest land, and end near Lake Erie. U.S Route 30, also named the Lincoln Highway, is a section of the first coast-to-coast paved road in the United States.

The highway is especially nice in the central part of Pennsylvania where it passes agricultural areas and is the main street of many small historic towns. Many of these towns have attempted to capitalize on their location on the Lincoln Highway by preserving original structures and opening them as visitors' centers. Interstate 80 runs east and west throughout the northern area of the state. There also exists a wide network of state highways and municipal roads that reach into the mostly forested and farmed rural areas. The more mountainous of these areas should be traversed with caution by visitors as they can be drastically winding, narrow, or steep (or all three!) in parts. Speed limit signs are almost exclusively posted in miles per hour, "mph". Seatbelts use is mandatory, and a second ticket and fine will be issued to those who are pulled over for speeding, etc. if not worn. Pennsylvania has not yet enacted a ban on hand-held cell phone usage while driving, as some neighboring states have, although the cities of Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethlehem, Erie, Harrisburg, and Wilkes-Barre have enacted bans. As conditions go, Pennsylvania has two seasons according to an old joke: winter and construction.

In the rural majority of the state, large snowfalls render the most minor of roads impassable, but the major thoroughfares like Interstates are comparatively well plowed and salted. Still, car travel anywhere should be done with extreme care in the winter, especially by those unfamiliar with the visited area. Likewise, the jest rings true in the remainder of the year. Look out for occasional paving, line painting, or road widening projects on freeways that restrict travel to a single lane. Bridge repair or any major redesign may force detours that are typically marked clearly. Speed limits in work zones are always reduced and State Police will impose double fines for breaking them. Proceed carefully around PennDOT (state transportation department) crews, who are easily visible in fluorescent yellow attire. Wild animals, most notably deer, can be a problem when driving on rural Interstates and highways. Pennsylvania currently has an overpopulation of deer, so try to avoid them crossing the road. By thumb[ edit ] Although uncommon, hitchhiking is fairly well-received, especially in more rural areas. Keep in mind that it is always illegal to hitchhike on highways closed to pedestrians, so it's better to find a rest stop or a gas station right off the highway.

I-80 in particular has many good hitchhiking spots and is the recommended route for someone trying to thumb their way across the state. By Bus[ edit ] Public bussing systems are in place across the state. However, public transit primarily exists within the limits of Pennsylvania's largest cities. Tourists in the area can also plan group trips using local charter bus services. Motorcoach providers include Elite Coach, Susquehanna Trailways, Academy, and others. Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Hoagie — A sandwich made of a long loaf of bread filled with various meats, cheeses, vegetables, seasonings, and sauces. Commonly referred to as a "hero" or "submarine sandwich" beyond the Philadelphia Region . Cheesesteak — A famous sandwich famously native to Philadelphia — A hoagie roll filled with chopped steak, melted cheese, and (optionally) onions. "Primanti's" Sandwich — A sandwich of hot meat, french fries and vinegar cole slaw on sliced italian bread, local to the Pittsburgh Region . A common offshoot is putting french fries on your salad, as well.

Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine: scrapple, funnel cake, shoofly pie, whoopie pie, apple butter, soft pretzels, etc. Hershey's Chocolate. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Yuengling The oldest brewery in the United States still produces this eponymous, locally-cherished beer. Yuengling is available in almost every bar and beer distributor in the state, but is seldom found outside of the Mid-Atlantic region. Tours are available at the brewery in Pottsville . The locals traditionally order a Yuengling Lager with the term, "Lager." It is one of the best domestic macro beers you can get in the US. Yuengling also produces several other beers that are worth trying. However, Pennsylvania is home to many other beers. It is birth place of Rolling Rock — "#33". Serious beer drinkers probably know Pennsylvania for its wide selection craft breweries. Hundreds of fine ales are produced each year. Some great labels that every visitor should try include Yards, Sly Fox, Victory, Lancaster, Troegs, Philadelphia Brewing Company, and Stoudts. Pennsylvania has some of the nation's most restrictive liquor laws.

If you want to bring back a beer (especially a local beer) it is recommended that you buy it at a beer distributor. While in the past beer distributors could only sell 24 packs, recent (March 2015) changes have allowed beer distributors to sell 12 packs. Not all beer distributors sell 12 packs and not every beer is available in 12 packs. However, a few grocery stores in Pennsylvania, particularily larger stores such as Wegman's and Giant Eagle, have special permits that allow beer to be purchased at stores provided it is at a separate register (you can drink the beer in the store if you purchase prepared food). Expect to pay $1 to $2 more for a 6 pack than you would in Ohio or New York. Bars are only allowed to sell up to 12 beers to go to any individual (although technically you can buy the beer, take it outside to your car, and return to buy another 12). Wine and liquor are available at only state stores or wineries and they can be expensive because of high taxes.

Stay safe[ edit ] Outside of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, Pennsylvanians are not as tolerant of LGBT individuals and you can be turned away by public accommodations. Same-sex marriage is legal in Pennsylvania but controversial, so it's better not to talk about it for your own safety. Outside of Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, crime is not a major problem in Pennsylvania. Gang activity is high in the larger cities, Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Allentown and Reading . You know you are in a rough area when you see graffiti, abandoned houses and vehicles, and shoes tossed over telephone wires, known as shoefiti, to mark that drugs are for sale. Street drag racing and prostitution are also problems in the state's urban areas. As with most locations in the United States, a major cause of injury and death in Pennsylvania comes from automobile accidents. Drivers can be down-right hostile on some of the more notorious urban freeways, such as the Schuykill Expressway in Philadelphia, route 22 in Allentown, the 376 in Pittsburgh and on the Interstate 95 corridor in the southeast section of the state. The roads in Pennsylvania are notoriously bad, so be careful.

Road rage can be a problem during rush hour, so if you aren't familiar with the highway system, stay out of the left hand lane. The key to safe driving is to stay defensive, you are in unfamiliar areas and while you may feel wronged, it may be the norm. Motorcyclists are not required to wear helmets in Pennsylvania, but it is still advised. Rural mountain roads can sometimes be steep, and impassable in times of heavy snowfall. In many parts of the state, especially around Pittsburgh, steep cliffs reside next to major roads, and rock slides can occur, though rare. When traveling in the central to western part of the state, it is best to stay on main roads and highways. If you're canoeing, skiing, or doing any other outdoor activity, take necessary precautions. Be sure to stay out of abandoned mines and quarries. As this industry falls out of the state's economy, mines and quarries are left abandoned. If you explore one, you risk the dangers of unstable supports, unstable ground, rats, snakes and other animals, forgotten explosives, blasting caps, explosive methane gas, and pockets of "blackdamp" or air without enough oxygen to support life.

Exploring the woods alone can be dangerous, due to the large deer and other wild animal population. Use insect repellent to avoid disease, wear long clothing, and do not wander onto someone's property. Flooding and snow are the most common natural disasters. Flash flooding can be a problem. Tornadoes are rare but experienced, and earthquakes are almost unheard of. Hurricanes coming up the Atlantic can strike, so be prepared. Temperatures in the summer can reach 100 degrees in places, so bring water and sunscreen. Thunderstorms are common in the summer. If you are not from Pennsylvania you can buy any 1.4g (Class C / Consumer Grade) fireworks from an outlet for transport out of state, however, Pennsylvania residents can only purchase "Safe and Sane" fireworks (those that do not leave the ground or explode) without a permit. All brick and mortar stores will have additional information, but tents and other temporary sales locations may or may not have correct information. Local laws vary greatly and many campsites prohibit their use outright, so you will need to check before you use them in-state. Fireworks stores and tents tend to be located in border areas but can be found throughout the state.

You do not need a permit to carry a firearm openly throughout the state, except in the city of Philadelphia . Gun laws are fairly loose compared to other states. Drugs, including marijuana are illegal in Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia , the punishment for under 30 grams is only a $200 fine. Elsewhere, you can expect a heightened punishment. During periods of hunting season, persons entering the woods are advised by the PA Game Commission to wear "blaze orange". Respect[ edit ] Pittsburgh and Philadelphia are very liberal in terms of politics and culture. Outside of these cities, political and cultural attitudes vary significantly between individuals, but extreme views on both sides tend to be frowned upon. Get out[ edit ] New York - The Empire State borders Pennsylvania to the north and northeast, making the Catskills and New York City easy daytrip options. New Jersey - The Garden State borders Pennsylvania to the east, offering everything from the glitz of Atlantic City to the migratory birds of Cape May . Delaware - Pennsylvania's southeastern neighbor was the first state to ratify the Constitution (hence its nickname of the "First State") and offers an urban experience in its northern parts while providing a rural experience to the south.

Maryland - Located to the south of Pennsylvania, Maryland offers "America in Miniature" with everything from history to nature to modern cities. West Virginia - Pennsylvania's southwestern neighbor is the only state in the USA to lie completely within a mountain range (in this case, the Appalachians ). Ohio - The Buckeye State is Pennsylvania's western neighbor, offering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton . This is a usable article. It gives a good overview of the region, its sights, and how to get in, as well as links to the main destinations, whose articles are similarly well developed. An adventurous person could use this article, but please plunge forward and help it grow ! History History Walking Tour Allentown City History Allentown was originally named Northamptontown by its founder, Chief Justice of Colonial Pennsylvania's Supreme Court, William Allen. Allen, also a former Mayor of Philadelphia and successful businessman, drew up plans for the rural village in 1762. Despite its formal name, from the beginning, nearly everyone called it "Allen's town." Allen hoped Northamptontown would turn into a commercial center because of its location along the Lehigh River.

The low water level most of the year, however, made river trade impractical. Sometime in the early 1770s, William Allen apparently gave the property to his son, James, who built a country home called Trout Hall after his father's hunting and fishing lodge. Even by the time of the American Revolution, Allentown remained little more than a small village of Pennsylvania Dutch, more properly German, farmers and tradesmen, but continued its development as a center of marketing for local farmers from the post revolutionary years into the 1820s. The U.S. Census of 1810 placed it at the heart of the largest grain producing regions in the country. In 1838, the city officially adopted the name Allentown which was not the only change in store for this town on the Lehigh. By the 1830s and 1840s, America's industrial revolution, which was born in the Lehigh Valley, was entering its take-off stage, and the arrival of the Lehigh Canal and later the railroad, opened up Allentown in a way that would have been beyond William Allen's wildest dreams.

The 1850s and 1860s saw the rise of a strong local iron industry. The nation's growing railroad network soaked up all the iron Allentown could produce. By the post Civil War era, a large influx of German and Irish workers had created a mini-Pittsburgh along the banks of the Lehigh. But all of this prosperity fell apart with the collapse of the railroad boom in the Panic of 1873. Big and small iron furnaces closed one by one and sent the industry into a tail-spin from which it never recovered. By the dawn of the 20th century, the community had fully recovered from the economic disasters of the 19th century. Silk mills had taken over from the dying iron trade, but they were not alone. Allentown's diverse economy produced everything from parlor furniture to beer and cigars. Since World War II and particularly since the 1960s, Allentown has undergone yet another transition. Faced with the decline of manufacturing and the rise of the service economy, the city is once again dealing with change.

Spurred by state passage of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone legislation, Allentown is seeing more than $1 billion in new and planned development paced by the PPL Center, a 10,000 seat arena at Seventh & Hamilton streets. The city's infrastructure offers state-of-the-art technology, including a fiber optic loop and uninterrupted electrical service, which plays a role in attracting businesses to the downtown district. Bethlehem Pennsylvania Colleges and Schools | American School Search Detailed information about all colleges and universities in the Bethlehem PA area Colleges in the city 6 If you'd like information about a school located in Bethlehem, then you've made it to the best online resource for educational information. Bethlehem is a city with about 70,000 residents located in Pennsylvania. Out of the 384 Pennsylvania colleges , there are presently 6 colleges providing higher education within the city. The total enrollment in Bethlehem is approximately 20,000 students that are enrolled in college. For lots of potential college students, deciding on a program of study is possibly one of the most important decisions that they will make in college.

If you want to get technical classes or even a Bachelor's of Science degree, it's very important to locate a school in or near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that has the degree option you want to major in. Median tuition in the city $22,000 Common tuition price for Bethlehem schools is $22,000, which is very expensive in comparison to national rates and a bit higher than typical tuition fees in Pennsylvania.If you've been looking for a specific degree option in Bethlehem and are unable to find a college that administers it, we suggest searching out one of the several schools neighboring this location, like schools in Allentown , Center Valley , and Schnecksville . 4-year colleges in the city 2 Attending online degree programs is a great option for a lot of students in these days. If there aren't any appropriate distance education options administered in Bethlehem, you might want to consider investigating more online degrees available in Fogelsville , Kutztown , or Hatfield colleges. There are the many job markets around Bethlehem that are best focused on students just graduating from college.

Lots of college graduates in Bethlehem are surprised to find that they can easily get hired for jobs in either Doylestown or in some of the surrounding cities like Stroudsburg or Lansdale . Grad schools in the city 3 The city of Bethlehem is a neighbor to many nearby towns that have schools, so you might think about viewing some of the colleges in East Stroudsburg , colleges in North Wales as well as the colleges in Tannersville . Bethlehem Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities Criminal Justice Read information about 124 criminal justice schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Elizabethtown, and 79 other cities. About 5,800 criminal justice degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for criminal justice degree programs in PA is around $19,200. Culinary Get details on 37 culinary schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Harrisburg, York, La Plume, Blue Bell, and 23 more cities. Around 1,600 culinary diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for culinary programs in PA is roughly $15,300.

Dance and Ballet Detailed information about 33 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, University Park, Allentown, Blue Bell, Harrisburg, and 22 more cities. Around 500 dance and ballet degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for dance and ballet programs in PA - $25,500. English and Literature Learn more about 104 english and literature schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Reading, Greensburg, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and 76 other cities. Approximately 5,000 english and literature diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition charges for english and literature programs in PA is approximately $27,200. Ethnic and Cultural Studies Our directory contains 55 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Media, Reading, Bethlehem, Greensburg, and 36 other cities. About 900 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition cost for ethnic and cultural studies degree programs in PA - $30,100.

Fashion Get details on 19 fashion schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Indiana, Cheyney, University Park, Immaculata, and 8 more cities. Approximately 700 fashion diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition charges for fashion programs in PA is around $26,700. Film and Acting Learn more about 26 film and acting schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Bryn Mawr, Allentown, Lebanon, Du Bois, Reading, and 13 more cities. Around 800 film and acting diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition charges for film and acting degree programs in PA is roughly $25,800. General Studies Read information about 126 general studies schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Bethlehem, Scranton, Erie, Johnstown, and 88 other cities. About 7,000 general studies degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for general studies degree programs in PA is approximately $17,500.

Geography Read information about 22 geography schools and colleges in Philadelphia, University Park, Kutztown, Slippery Rock, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, California, and 16 other cities. Approximately 700 geography diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for geography degree programs in PA: $16,600. Geology Read information about 37 geology schools and colleges in Philadelphia, University Park, Bethlehem, DuBois, Indiana, Millersville, West Chester, and 30 more cities. Around 600 geology diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for geology degree programs in PA - $25,400. HVAC Detailed information about 31 hvac schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, Oakdale, Somerset, Bristol, Media, and 25 more cities. About 1,200 hvac diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition charges for hvac programs in PA is approximately $12,900.

Industrial Technologies Learn about 65 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, Media, York, Reading, West Mifflin, and 42 more cities. Around 2,100 industrial technologies diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in PA is about $14,700. Installation and Repair Learn about 28 installation and repair schools and colleges in York, Philadelphia, Bristol, Monaca, Scranton, Allentown, Lancaster, and 23 other cities. Approximately 600 installation and repair diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition price for installation and repair programs in PA: $11,700. Interior Design Detailed information about 21 interior design schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Glenside, Scranton, Bethlehem, Indiana, and 12 other cities. Around 400 interior design diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition cost for interior design degree programs in PA: $24,600.

Laboratory Assistance Read about 54 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, York, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Hazleton, and 38 other cities. About 800 laboratory assistance diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for laboratory assistance programs in PA is about $14,600. Marketing and Advertising We reviewed 89 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Bethlehem, Harrisburg, Lower Burrell, Williamsport, and 59 more cities. Around 4,200 marketing and advertising degrees are granted every year. Average tuition price for marketing and advertising programs in PA is approximately $27,100. Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Learn about 29 massage therapy and chiropractic schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Erie, King of Prussia, Oakdale, Washington, Nanticoke, Springfield, and 20 other cities. Approximately 1,300 massage therapy and chiropractic degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for massage therapy and chiropractic degree programs in PA - $12,100.

Natural Resources and Environment Our listing contains 76 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Bethlehem, Johnstown, Harrisburg, Allentown, and 55 other cities. Approximately 1,400 natural resources and environment diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition cost for natural resources and environment degree programs in PA is about $29,400. Nursing Read information about 149 nursing schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Scranton, Bethlehem, Reading, Moon Township, and 95 more cities. Approximately 13,700 nursing degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition charges for nursing degree programs in PA is roughly $21,500. Occupational Safety and Health Our directory contains 4 occupational safety and health schools and colleges in Indiana, Philadelphia, Millersville, and Slippery Rock. About 300 occupational safety and health degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for occupational safety and health degree programs in PA is roughly $14,700.

Occupational Therapy Read information about 65 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Scranton, Reading, Bethlehem, Chambersburg, and 48 more cities. Around 3,800 occupational therapy diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for occupational therapy degree programs in PA is around $20,500. Office and Clerical Services Learn more about 60 office and clerical services schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Erie, York, Philadelphia, Johnstown, Reading, Altoona, and 38 more cities. About 700 office and clerical services degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for office and clerical services degree programs in PA is about $12,000. Radiology Technology Learn about 32 radiology technology schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, Cresson, Monaca, Williamsport, Butler, and 23 more cities. Around 600 radiology technology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for radiology technology degree programs in PA - $16,000.

Recreation and Leisure We reviewed 16 recreation and leisure schools and colleges in York, Philadelphia, East Stroudsburg, University Park, Butler, Newtown, La Plume, and 11 other cities. Around 600 recreation and leisure diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition price for recreation and leisure programs in PA: $18,800. Resort and Hospitality We reviewed 42 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Erie, Reading, Scranton, University Park, Pittsburgh, Blue Bell, and 29 other cities. Approximately 900 resort and hospitality degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition cost for resort and hospitality degree programs in PA: $21,500. Retailing and Wholesaling We reviewed 45 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Butler, Huntingdon, Newtown, Uniontown, and 32 more cities. Around 900 retailing and wholesaling degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for retailing and wholesaling degree programs in PA is roughly $22,200.

Social Work Learn about 84 social work schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Erie, Johnstown, Bryn Mawr, Greensburg, and 56 other cities. Approximately 4,200 social work diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition cost for social work programs in PA: $23,700. Sociology and Anthropology Read about 85 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Elizabethtown, Bethlehem, Allentown, Greensburg, and 63 more cities. About 3,200 sociology and anthropology degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for sociology and anthropology programs in PA - $27,400. Theater and Drama Our directory contains 70 theater and drama schools and colleges in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Reading, Bethlehem, University Park, Allentown, Harrisburg, and 48 other cities. About 1,200 theater and drama diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for theater and drama degree programs in PA - $28,100.

Theology and Religion Get details on 77 theology and religion schools and colleges in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Lancaster, Glenside, Erie, Scranton, Reading, and 51 more cities. About 2,000 theology and religion diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for theology and religion degree programs in PA is around $22,700. Bethlehem Steel History The Bethlehem Steel Corporation (1857-2003), base in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, once was the second largest steel producer in the United States (after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based US Steel). But following its 2001 bankruptcy, the company was dissolved and the remaining assets sold to International Steel Group in 2003. In 2005, ISG merged with Mittal Steel, ending U.S. ownership of the assets of Bethlehem Steel. During its life, Bethlehem Steel was also one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world and was one of the most powerful symbols of American manufacturing leadership. Bethlehem Steel's demise often is cited as one of the most prominent examples of the U.S. economy's transition away from industrial manufacturing and its inability to compete with cheap foreign labor.

Founding The Company began on April 8, 1857 as the Saucona Iron Works in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Then, on May 1, 1861, the company changed its name to Bethlehem Iron Works. Alfred Hunt was elected president by the board of directors on July 15, 1860. In it's early years, it produced railroad rails, and armor plating for the U.S. Navy. In 1899, the company assumed the name, Bethlehem Steel Company. In 1904, Charles M. Schwab (recently resigned from U.S. Steel, and unrelated to the stockbroker Charles R. Schwab) and Joseph Wharton formed the Bethlehem Steel Corporation with Schwab becoming the first President and chairman of its board of directors. The Bethlehem Steel Corporation ascended to great prominence in American industry, installing the revolutionary grey rolling mill and producing the first wide-flange structural shapes to be made in America. These shaoes were largely responsible for ushering in the age of the skyscraper and establishing Bethlehem Steel as the leading supplier of steel to the construction industry.

In the early 1900s, the corporation branched out from steel, with iron mines in Cuba and shipyards around the counrty. In 1913, it acquired the Fore River Shipbuilding Company of Quincy, Massachusetts, thereby assuming the role of one of the world's major shipbuilders. In 1916, Eugene Grace became the company's president, and, in 1945, he became its chairman, leading the company until 1957. Grace aquired a number of additional steel plants in the 1920s, and Bethlehem produced the steel for many of the country's most prominent landmarks, including New York City's Rockefeller Center and Madison Square Garden and San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. The Steel for American armed forces During World War I and World War II, Bethlehem Steel was a major supplier of armor plate and ordnance products to the U.S. armed forces. Many of the nation's fighting ships used armor plate and large caliber guns supplied by Bethlehem Steel.

During World War II, Bethlehem's 15 shipyards produced a total of 1,121 ships, more than any other builder during the war, employing as many as 180,000 persons in the process (company total employment was 30,000). When peacetime came, the plant continued to supply a wide variety of structural shapes for the construction trades and forged products for defense, power generation and steel-producing companies. Bethlehem Steel's high point came in the 1950's, as the company began manufacturing some 23 million tons per year, and it built its largest plant, at Burns Harbor, Indiana, between 1962 and 1964. In 1958, the company's president, Arthur B Homer, was the highest paid business executive in the U.S. Shipyards Fore River Shipyard - Massachusetts Aerial View Sparrows Point Shipyard - Maryland (now Barletta Industries Sparrows Point Alameda Shipyard - California Aerial View San Francisco Shipyard - California (formerly U.S.

Iron Works, now BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair) Aerial View Freight Cars From 1923-1991, Bethlehem Steel was one of the world's leading producers of roailroad freight cars thorugh their purchase of the former Midvale Steel and Ordinance Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Despite its status as a major intergrated steel maker, Bethlehem Steel Freight Car Division pioneered the use of aluminum in freight car construction. The Johnstown plant was purchased from Bethlehem Steel through a management buyout in 1991, creating Johnstown America Industries. Johnstown America has since expanded with the accquisition of a second manufacturing plant in Danville, Illinois and a public offering on the Nasdaq under the new name FreightCar America Corporation. FreightCar America is the only American-owned part of the former Bethlehem Steel that remains publicly-traded. While the U.S. steel industry prospered during WWII, the steel industries in Germany and Japan were devastated by Allied bombardment. As a result, they had to be rebuilt after the war, but were rebuilt with more modern techniques such as continuous casting in their now newer plants. This efficiency, plus the high benefit concessions given to U.S.

steel workers during the two decades that the U.S. steel industry opperated without signfificant foreign competition, set the stage for a significant price differential in the 1980's. In the mid-1980's, the market for the plants structural products began to diminish, and new competition entered the marketplace. Lighter, lower construction styles, resulting in low-rise buildings not requiring the heavy structural grades produced at the Bethlehem plant, caused Bethlehem Steel to discontinue its steel making activities at the main Bethlehem plant by the end of 1995. After roughly 140 years of metal production at its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania plant, Bethlehem Steel ceased operations in Bethlehem. Bethlehem Steel exited the railroad car business in 1993 and ceased shipbuilding activities in 1997 in an attempt to preserve its core steelmaking operations. Cheaper foreign steel began being imported in the 1980s, negatively impacting Bethlehem Steel's market share in the U.S. steel industry. In 1982, the company reported a loss of 1.5 billion U.S. dollars and was forced to shut down many of its operations.

Profitability returned briefly in 1988, but restructuring and shutdowns continued through the 1980s and 1990s. Closing and bankruptcy With the closing of its local operations and its extraordinary ensuing impact on the local Lehigh Valley area, Bethlehem Steel decided to help revitalize the South Side of Bethlehem, and hired outside consultants to develop conceptual plans on the reuse of the massive property. The consensus was to rename the 163-acre site Bethlehem Worksand use the land for cultural, recreational, educational, entertainment and retail development. The National Museum of Industrial History, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, and the Bethlehem Commerce Center, consisting of 1,600 acres of prime industrial property, were erected on the site. In 2001, Bethlehem Steel formally filed for bankruptcy. Two years later, in 2003, the company's remnants, including six massive plants, were acquired by the International Steel Group. References Hall, P.J. (1915), "History of South Bethlehem, PA." , Semi-centennial, the borough of South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1865-1915, Quinlan Printing Co.

"The Sinking of Bethlehem Steel", Fortune magazine, April 5, 2004. Photo documentary of the Bethlehem Steel plant "Forging America: The History of Bethlehem Steel". The (Allentown) Morning Call. City of Bethlehem - About Bethlehem About Bethlehem Corfu, Greece Bethlehem is a city in eastern Pennsylvania, United States. It lies in Northampton and Lehigh counties. Bethlehem borders with the cities of Allentown and Easton and is part of the greater Lehigh Valley community. It has a population of 74,982, according to the 2010 United States Census. About City Government Bethlehem City Hall is located at 10 East Church Street, next to the Bethlehem Area Public Library at the city center complex. Contact Us: Allentown PA crime rates and statistics - NeighborhoodScout Find a Real Estate Agent About Allentown crime rates The crime rate in Allentown is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 31 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate.

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Allentown is 1 in 32. Based on FBI crime data, Allentown is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Pennsylvania, Allentown has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes. How does the crime rate in Allentown compare to similar sized communities across America? When NeighborhoodScout compared Allentown with other communities its size, we found that the crime rate was near the average for all other communities of similar size. So, whether Allentown's crime rate is high or low compared to all places in the US, when we control for population size and compare it to places that are similar in size, it is near the middle of the pack in crime rate; not much more or less dangerous, and about what we would expect from the statistics. The crime data that NeighborhoodScout used for this analysis are the seven offenses from the uniform crime reports, collected by the FBI from 18,000 local law enforcement agencies, and include both violent and property crimes, combined.

Now let us turn to take a look at how Allentown does for violent crimes specifically, and then how it does for property crimes. This is important because the overall crime rate can be further illuminated by understanding if violent crime or property crimes (or both) are the major contributors to the general rate of crime in Allentown. From our analysis, we discovered that violent crime in Allentown occurs at a rate higher than in most communities of all population sizes in America. The chance that a person will become a victim of a violent crime in Allentown; such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape or murder; is 1 in 229. This equates to a rate of 4 per one thousand inhabitants. NeighborhoodScout's analysis also reveals that Allentown's rate for property crime is 27 per one thousand population. This makes Allentown a place where there is an above average chance of becoming a victim of a property crime, when compared to all other communities in America of all population sizes. Property crimes are motor vehicle theft, arson, larceny, and burglary. Your chance of becoming a victim of any of these crimes in Allentown is one in 37.

Question: In which American state are the cities of Bethlehem, Allentown and Pittsburgh?
Answer: Pennsylvania